Thursday Thirteen Ed. #134: Thirteen FRICKIN’ AWESOME THINGS about Disneyland
Dear, long-lost Thursday 13ers and All You Usual Suspects,
How the heck are you, friends? I’ve been… everywhere, man.
Oh, wait. Winter’s almost over, it’s almost spring. Whatever, it works for me. What does all of this have to do with Disneyland? Nothing. It’s just — we haven’t talked in awhile. I wanted to catch up. Here’s your list:
13 Things I Must Say Blow Me Away About Disneyland
1) They don’t perform weddings anymore next to the castle. How magical is that? Not very. (My friends C & K got married there — so romantic.)
2) The Electrical Parade rocks just as hard as everyone said it would.
3) My kids love it. Love it for 12 hours straight and want to go back the next day for more love it. They’re kinda cynical, for an 8- and 5-year-old (geesh), but not once did I hear “This is boring.”
4) The Tiki Room? Always a hit with me. I don’t care how dusty those birds are, or how hokey it is. If I could have the Tiki Room attached to my house I would be in seventh heaven. Tiki Heaven. Especially with a Pineapple Whip in hand.
5) Large asses. I have never seen so many large asses in my life. We have photos to prove it. (Like we need to. Ha.) “The Asses of Disneyland: A Series.”
6) Pirates of the Caribbean: Betta than evah.
7) Vodka in frozen lemonade? Well, you can have it if you remember to sneak in a flask.
8) Line for Mickey: Way Too Long. Line for Goofy? Not long at all! But he went on break right as Wacky Girl got to the front of the line. Damn dog. “But he shook my hand, it’s OK! Just didn’t sign my book!” All is forgiven, Goofy.
9) Speaking of Toon Town — my daughter went ga-ga for Toon Town — we had to go back twice. I didn’t expect that.
10) Jungle Cruise: Closed for repairs. It’s A Small World: Also closed for repairs. The looks on everyone’s faces: Priceless. (Those are my two favorite rides, though, so I was a little bummed.)
11) Admission? Let’s not discuss that. Instead let’s talk about Downtown Disney…
12) Build-A-Bear: Yes! Build two!
13) Beignets and cafe au lait at the New Orleans place — always a hit.
More on the trip later… Happy Thursday.
Love,
WM
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We’re going to Disney World in Florida over spring break, and I can’t wait! It’s my kids’ first time.
February 27th, 2008 | #
Yea for Disneyland! I have been soooooo many times, I’ve lost count! :D
February 27th, 2008 | #
Hmm…I think we need to never do Disneyland together, since your favs are not mine. My favs? Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain, (seeing a theme here?) and the Star Wars one where you feel like you are falling. Awesome!!
Tiki Room? Small World? Are you frickin’ serious? Or did I forget that you are 80 YEARS OLD????
But yes, I do have to agree that Disneyland seems to attract the large among us, especially the large in tiny clothing. (Maybe the weight gain was sudden?)
February 27th, 2008 | #
Man, it’s been ages since I went to Disney. After reading this, I want to go back. :) Happy T13!
February 28th, 2008 | #
I haven’t been there in…. 25 years. Good grief. Has it really been that long?
February 28th, 2008 | #
I love Disneyland – I agree about the asses though. It’s a little shocking at first. Then I have a beignet? Who cares? lol! My favorite is Mr. Toad’s wild ride. I’m a little sad that I can’t shrink to the size of an atom any more… but….
Happy TT!
February 28th, 2008 | #
Doesn’t Pirates rock? So sad Small World was closed. It’s my personal favorite from childhood and taking Ladybug on it last month was probably the highlight of my entire life so far.
February 28th, 2008 | #
Oh, please tell me a little about Toon Town, my son is totally obsessed with the online game and what you say might completely make me rethink our vacation plans!!
February 28th, 2008 | #
Toon Town is over the top, and perfect for ages 8 (or 9) and younger. Garish candy colors; hard plastic “furniture”; Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy’s houses; Chip and Dale’s treehouse; a little rollercoaster; tons of spots for photo opportunities; a fountain with seating so you can relax in the sun.
The teenagers seemed to be enjoying it, too.
February 28th, 2008 | #
I was there several years ago and loved it. And I went for my own amusement. I didn’t have a kid with me as a cover!
February 28th, 2008 | #
I’m so glad you guys had such a great time! I have to go back some time and soon.
February 29th, 2008 | #
Oh, that haunted house! That delightful, spooky, wicked haunted house, all smoke-and-mirrors lo-fi and creepy. I love it. I love it. I love it.
March 2nd, 2008 | #
it’s been less than a year since I was there and I already desperately need to go back… or um… my daughter does…
March 5th, 2008 | #
I want to live in Disney World. Or maybe Ikea. Which is better? maybe paris?
March 5th, 2008 | #